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By Mar 01, 2012
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Lytro Light-Field Camera Review: Shoot, Then Focus

Lytro's promise of post-shot refocusing is unlike anything we've ever seen--but does it live up to expectations?

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Well, 2011 is almost over. And it’s been a great year in science and tech, as our annual Best of...

By Nov 21, 2011
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PopSci Q&A: Lytro CEO Ren Ng Talks About Making Light-Field Happen

An interview with the creator of this year's Innovation of the Year